Catholicism wrong?

[Skripper]

So.... is there a whole bunch of Bible scriptures that can confirm which is best, Protestant or Catholic.

Absolutely. There's a bunch of Bible passages that can "confirm" both Protestant and Catholic positions. And therein is the problem. An authoritative source, outside of Scripture, is required to properly interpret the text. As I said before, it's not self-interpreting.

 

[AureateDawn]

Quoting The Bible is useless until you give a sound reason to give any authority to it first. So, why do you consider The Bible to be authoritative, that is, God's word?


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Because it is?

 

[Carrye]

Because it is?

So you believe because someone told you that the Bible is the word of God?

 

[AureateDawn]

So you believe because someone told you that the Bible is the word of God?

Yes...?

 

[Lisa0315]

How do you know what is and is not scripture in order to reject what is not found in it?


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The Holy Spirit

 

[Asimis]

The Holy Spirit

It would be good if you elaborate a bit.


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[Skripper]

The Holy Spirit

Are you actually claiming that the Holy Spirit leads individuals, personally, to determine what is and isn't authentic God-breathed Scripture???

 

[Asimis]

Are you actually claiming that subjective feelings lead individuals, personally, to determine what is and isn't authentic God-breathed Scripture???

Sorry dear Skripper, had to said it as it is


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[Skripper]

Sorry dear Skripper, had to said it as it is


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But the Holy Spirit has told me that my prior statement is correct . . . what say you now?

 

[AureateDawn]

So... is there no collection of scriptures used in context which would validate either Protestantism or Catholocism?

 

[Skripper]

So... is there no collection of scriptures used in context which would validate either Protestantism or Catholocism?

Nobody said that. There are plenty of Scriptures that can be used to validate either. Each side, however, would claim the other is taking them "out of context," at least at times . . . back to square one.

 

[Carrye]

So... is there no collection of scriptures used in context which would validate either Protestantism or Catholocism?

You have to start with the earlier questions. Where did the scriptures come from? Who decided which were inspired and which weren't?

Any idiot can proof-text.

 

[AureateDawn]

Nobody said that. There are plenty of Scriptures that can be used to validate either. Each side, however, would claim the other is taking them "out of context," at least at times . . . back to square one.

This whole debate thing is so very disheartening, it's kind of driving me away from either, though I know that one of them has to have more validity than the other. And I know I can't stray from Christ just because I can't decide... and I've continuously prayed for guidance.

 

[Asimis]

But the Holy Spirit has told me that my prior statement is correct . . . what say you now?

Can't argue with that


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[Skripper]

Any idiot can proof-text.

HEY!! I can proof-text!

 

[Skripper]

This whole debate thing is so very disheartening, it's kind of driving me away from either, though I know that one of them has to have more validity than the other. And I know I can't stray from Christ just because I can't decide... and I've continuously prayed for guidance.

Take heart, young Skywalker. You now find yourself in a position many have been in before you. Further research may illuminate your path.

 

[Skripper]

Can't argue with that


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[Asimis]

This whole debate thing is so very disheartening, it's kind of driving me away from either, though I know that one of them has to have more validity than the other. And I know I can't stray from Christ just because I can't decide... and I've continuously prayed for guidance.

Be patient, doubt begets understanding. You asking God for guidence is what lead you to this forum to ask questions. Stay with us and we will try to help you understand Catholicism in anyway we can.


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[AdJesumPerMariam]

Hmmmm....look at a tree. When the tree first starts, it starts building its trunk, then branches start forming and then more branches, then even more, the farther out you get, the farther you get away from the trunk.

Now, what would constitute our "trunk" Where did all the protestant churches come from? If you will notice, there is remnants of the Catholic Church in each protestant church you walk into. The Protestant Churches are your branches, and the trunk is the Catholic Church. The root is Jesus.

 

[Carrye]

And I know I can't stray from Christ just because I can't decide... and I've continuously prayed for guidance.

In that is wisdom.